Date Original
1914-1982
Description
This collection contains Sanborn maps and city and county maps of Arkansas. Many contain handwritten notes.
Biographical/Historical Note
Steve Staples was an insurance appraiser who evaluated Arkansas towns and their ability to withstand disasters. He looked at the number of fire stations, fire hydrants, fire resistant materials used in the buildings, and street access to the factories and other structures. Staples used Sanborn maps, as well as city and county maps in his research.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000349
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Staples collection of Arkansas maps, MS.000349
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Staples collection of Arkansas maps, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
